Service Area
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce service area spans from the MD/DE line in Fenwick Island north to the Indian River Bridge and west to Route 113 in Selbyville serving the towns of Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Millville, Ocean View, Frankford, South Bethany and Selbyville. The Quiet Resorts Area offers something for everyone from the Beaches to the Bays and Beyond!
Quality of Life
Cost of Living
In general terms, the cost of living in Sussex County tends to be quite low. The area is still predominately rural and land values are still extremely low in comparison to nearby urban and suburban areas, with the exception of the immediate coastal area. Because so much of the county has access to water, one can quite easily find desirable inland properties with boating access to the rivers, bays, and ocean for reasonable prices.
Lower Taxes
Sussex County property taxes are by far the lowest in Delaware and among the lowest in the nation, while the services offered by the county government are quite extensive. In addition, Delaware has no sales tax and no real or personal state property tax. State income tax levels have decreased in recent
years, making the total tax burden on individuals and businesses in Sussex County quite low in comparison with surrounding areas.
Property Tax for Indian River School District
$671.07 (school) / $114.94 (county)
Average Home Price - Indian River School District 2005-2010
$402,827
County Information
www.sussexcountyde.gov
www.sussexcountyprofile.com
Sussex County Population Growth
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1995: 130,850
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2000: 156,638
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2009: 192,019
Transportation
AIR
Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport
Approximately a 40 minute drive from the Quiet Resorts.
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Salisbury, MD
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(410) 548-4827
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Directions
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Approximately 2 ½ hour drive from the Quiet Resorts
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800-I-FLY-BWI
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Directions
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Approximately 2 ½ hour drive from the Quiet Resorts
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Directions
BUS
DART First State
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800-652-3278
FERRY
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Lewes, DE
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302-644-6030
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800-64-FERRY






